NYS HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION
NEW YORK MAIN STREET PROGRAM
RURAL AREA REVITALIZATION PROJECTS PROGRAM
URBAN INITIATIVES PROGRAM
BUFFALO MAIN STREETS INITIATIVE
Environmental Compliance Checklist
LOCAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (LPA):
FUNDING PROGRAM:
SHARS ID:
PROGRAM MUNICIPALITY:
PROGRAM COUNTY:
PROJECT ADDRESS (IF SITE SPECIFIC):
Area of Statutory – Regulatory
Compliance
A*
Describe compliance procedures or reason
why “Not Applicable to this Program”
B**
See Handbook for recommended language and
required documentation.
A. Historic/Cultural Resources:
Section 14.09 of the Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation Law.
B. Flood Plains:
6 NYCRR Part 502, Floodplain Management
Criteria for State Projects.
C. Zoning:
C1. Projects must conform to local land use
plans and receive all necessary zoning and
site plan approvals and permits.
C2. Projects that involve a change in building
use must be identified.
D. Coastal Zones:
19 NYCRR Part 600, Coastal Zone
Management
E. Site Contamination- Hazardous Materials:
Projects funded under the Program must be
free of hazardous materials which could affect
the health and safety of the occupants or conflict
with the intended utilization of the property.
F. Lead Based Paint:
All activities impacting dwelling units or
child occupied facilities must be free from the
hazards posed by lead-based paint. Refer to the
NYMS/UI/RARP/BMSI Lead-Based Paint
Policy.
G. Asbestos Containing Materials
NYS Department of Labor at 12 NYCRR
Part 56
H. Radon
EPA map of Radon Zones; EPA Radon
Mitigation Standards
*A – Not Applicable to this Program
**B – Consultation, Permit and/or Mitigation Required
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I. Wetlands:
6 NYCRR Part 663, Freshwater Wetlands
Permit Requirements and , Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act
J. Endangered Species:
6 NYCRR Part 182, Endangered and
Threatened Species
K. Agricultural Districts:
Agriculture and Markets Law Article 25-AA,
Sections 303 and 304, Agricultural Districts
Individual site specific checklists must be submitted to the OCR for review by the EAU in circumstances such
as:

substantial improvement in a flood zone

projects in or adjacent to Agricultural Districts

work on a building determined by SHPO to have historic or cultural significance

ground disturbance

zoning changes

if the work constitutes a SEQR Unlisted action
Certification
I am authorized to execute contract materials for the New York Main Street, Rural Area Revitalization Project, Urban
Initiatives, or Buffalo Main Streets Initiative award to the Local Program Administrator (LPA) named above. I have
read this Checklist and by signing this document agree with the statements made herein and agree that: (1) site
specific checklists will be prepared and submitted to the OCR for each project site; (2) site specific reviews will be
conducted in conformance with the described procedures; and, (3) site specific checklists will be submitted to the
OCR for review and approval by the HTFC EAU prior to commencement of work in these circumstances: substantial
improvement in a flood zone; projects in or adjacent to Agricultural Districts; work on a building determined by
SHPO to have historic or cultural significance; ground disturbance; zoning changes; if the work constitutes a SEQR
Unlisted Action; (4) costs incurred for activities completed prior to the SEQR determination and submission of the
site-specific checklist will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
Prepared by:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
*A – Not Applicable to this Program
**B – Consultation, Permit and/or Mitigation Required
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